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The conjoined parascapular and latissimus dorsi free flap for reconstruction of extensive knee defects.

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 25, 2018

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Citation
Bigdeli A, Thomas B, Schmidt V, Kotsougiani D, Hernekamp F, Hirche C, Kneser U, Gazyakan E. The conjoined parascapular and latissimus dorsi free flap for reconstruction of extensive knee defects. Microsurgery 2018; 38:867-875.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Microsurgery 2018; 38
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2018
Issn Electronic
1098-2752
Pages
867-875
Brief description/objective

Extensive soft-tissue defects affecting the knee region pose a significant reconstructive challenge and may require separate or multiple flaps for coverage. We evaluated the conjoined parascapular and latissimus dorsi free flap as an alternative reconstructive option.